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  The cross country ski program is offered during the winter season in conjunction with the resorts Sierra Nevada (Granada) and Baquiera-Beret (Lerida) and their ski schools. Specially adapted equipment for cross country skiing is made available to our participants. For this program, volunteers are essential and help tremendously.  
 

The D&D Foundation subsidizes the costs in such a way that participants only pay 50% of the class fee. In addition, the lift ticket/forfeit for access to the ski resort is also subsidized by the Foundation.

The timetable is flexible depending on the availability of specialized ski instructors and equipment. The maximum is four days per ski season per participant. It is obligatory that all participants is registered with the Federacion Española de Deportes para Minusvalidos Fisicos.

Calendar of ski season 2005-2006
Request for registration with the Federacion

Techniques and Equipment for Cross Country Skiing
Cross country skiing is an excellent aerobic exercise for skiers that sit down as well as for those standing up. Many handicapped cyclists practice cross country skiing during the winter to stay in shape. Skiing cross country is one of the most demanding cardio-vascular exercises of winter sports. These skiers work their arm, leg, back and abdominal muscles. Skiers that need to sit down utilize a special chair that is supported by two downhill skis. Movement comes from poles in each hand. For those skiers standing up, the traditional method works without special adaptation.

 
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